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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.33, 7,349.27 and 1,613.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.33, 7,349.27 and 1,613.54 is: 2,419.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.33 : 7,349.27 = 1,613.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.33/7,349.27 = 1,613.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.33x = 7,349.27 × 1,613.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.33x = 11,858,351.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,858,351.42/4,901.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,419.41

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